River flow processes
This course focuses on the dynamic response of river systems to changes in initial and boundary conditions, whether driven by natural variability or human interventions such as engineering works or land-use changes. You will learn to apply mathematical models to analyze and predict river behavior, with a strong emphasis on understanding the underlying physical processes that govern flow and morphological evolution.
By exploring both short-term and long-term system responses, the course equips students with tools to assess the impact of river modifications and develop strategies for sustainable river management.
Key Topics Include:
- Application of 1D shallow water equations in river systems
- Morphodynamic responses to human and natural disturbances
- Timescales and spatial scales of river system adjustments
- Advective vs. diffusive behavior in morphodynamic processes
- Physical mechanisms governing flood wave propagation
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Identify and interpret the dominant physical processes in a river system using the 1D shallow water equations
- Estimate the spatial and temporal scales over which river flow and morphology respond to external changes
- Quantify the effects of alterations to initial and boundary conditions on river behavior, both in the short and long term
- Differentiate between advective and diffusive morphodynamic responses
- Describe the key physical mechanisms that influence the propagation of flood waves
For whom? Professionals with a HBO degree in Civil Engineering
When? 1 September 2025 - 24 October 2025
More in depth information on the course in our online course catalogue Osiris : link to osiris course information
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